Applications are invited for participants in the 2010 Leadership Development
Program for Families.
The Program runs from February 2010 to November
2010.
Applications must be received by 1 December 2009
for consideration in the First Round, so that selection can be completed before
Christmas. A Second Round of applications will be considered, and must be
received by 31 January 2010.
Is
this for you?
This is a leadership development program for
families (parents/siblings) who meet four criteria:
1. have a family member with challenges
(disability, mental illness, chronic illness, aged frailty, addictions,
etc);
2. are searching for living
solutions for their loved one in social support, accommodation, meaningful
paid or voluntary work, or financial security;
3. have experienced obstacles, frustration,
and powerlessness along the way; and
4. want to play a leadership role in assisting
other families in developing solutions, through both public policy change
and social innovation.
Each participant group will be 20-25 in number.
Participants will be drawn from around Australia, and may work in
state-based groups depending on the total number of participants.
Participants are required to nominate two key
challenges that they are facing at the start of the program, and each group
will participate in a shared search for solutions to these challenges as
they move through the year.
The 10 month program is auspiced by the
National Federation of Parents, Families and Carers.
What will it do?
The program will consist of:
1. Three residential weekends for vision,
learning and skill development;
2. One three day tour of arrangements/models;
3. Online learning program with a focus on key
case studies and models;
4. Shared group input into two nominated challenges facing the participants
over the course of the 10 months; and
5.Occasional forums, dinners and meetings.
Our Program Director
Diane Gow from Melbourne is the Program
Director.
Di has worked in the disability field for 35 years, and is passionate about
family support and empowerment, social inclusion and community building. She
has worked in the UK and Australia in planning person and family-centred
solutions to the challenges facing families with loved ones who have complex
issues. She has three sons and a foster child.
How much does it cost?
Prospective participants are encouraged to
seek a Sponsor to meet the cost of participation in the program, which is
$3,000 + GST.
Sponsors may be:
1. Philanthropic or charitable bodies; service
clubs; or corporates;
2. Service providers or advocacy organisations;
3. Government agencies; or
4. Participants may self-fund.
The Participation Fee includes:
- accommodation, meals and incidental costs
for three residential weekends, and one three day tour;
- meals and incidental costs for occasional forums, dinners and meetings;
- resource materials and access to an online learning program;
- online networking connections throughout the program;
- access to the Program Director throughout the program; and
- transport subsidies.
When do I need to register?
Applications for consideration in the First Round
must be received by 1 December 2009, so that selection can be completed before
Christmas. A Second Round of applications will be considered, and must be
received by 31 January.
An online registration form is
available
here.
Applicant should note the four criteria for
selection in the program, and should outline in the online form how they meet
these criteria and how they expect to benefit from the program. The names of two
referees are also required.
Prospective applicants who have not yet secured a
sponsor may indicate their interest in participation, pending finalisation of
Sponsorship or payment arrangements.
Further information:
Vern Hughes
Secretary
National Federation of Parents, Families and Carers
vern@civilsociety.org.au
PO Box 159 Yarraville Vic 3013
Tel: 0425 722 890
